Evolutionary Relationships Quiz: Trivia!
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- 1.Evolution is the process of the:
- A.
Development of one-celled organisms from mammals
- B.
Change in species over long periods of time
- C.
Embryonic development of modern humans
- D.
Changing energy flow in food webs
- 2.
![Evolution is often represented as a branching tree diagram similar to the one shown below. The names shown represent different groups of organisms alive today; the lines represent their evolutionary histories.
The statement that is best supported by the diagram is that - ProProfs]( "Evolution is often represented as a branching tree diagram similar to the one shown below. The names shown represent different groups of organisms alive today; the lines represent their evolutionary histories.
The statement that is best supported by the diagram is that")
Evolution is often represented as a branching tree diagram similar to the one shown below. The names shown represent different groups of organisms alive today; the lines represent their evolutionary histories. The statement that is best supported by the diagram is that- A.
Annelida and Arthropoda have an ancestor in common
- B.
Echinodermata are more closely related to Mollusca than they are to Chordata
- C.
Mollusca and Arthropoda probably evolved before Porifera
- D.
Annelida and Arthropoda evolved from Echinodermata
- 3.The study of fossils has allowed scientists to:
- A.
Describe past environments and the history of life
- B.
Study present ocean temperatures at different depths
- C.
Analyze the chemical composition of sedimentary rocks and minerals
- D.
Describe the details of the process by which life began on Earth
- 4.The process by which a species passes out of existence is known as:
- A.
Endangerment
- B.
Deforestation
- C.
Extinction
- D.
Adaptation
- 5.
![The bones in the forelimbs of three mammals are shown below.
For these mammals, the number, position, and shape of the bones most likely indicates that they may have - ProProfs]( "The bones in the forelimbs of three mammals are shown below.
For these mammals, the number, position, and shape of the bones most likely indicates that they may have")
The bones in the forelimbs of three mammals are shown below. For these mammals, the number, position, and shape of the bones most likely indicates that they may have- A.
Developed in a common environment
- B.
Developed from the same earlier species
- C.
Identical genetic makeup
- D.
Identical methods of obtaining food
- 6.
![Base your answers to this question on the diagram below, which represents the relationships between animals in a possible canine family tree, and on your knowledge of biology.
According to the diagram, which group of organisms has the most closely related members?
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According to the diagram, which group of organisms has the most closely related members?")
Base your answers to this question on the diagram below, which represents the relationships between animals in a possible canine family tree, and on your knowledge of biology. According to the diagram, which group of organisms has the most closely related members?- A.
Cats, weasels, and wolves
- B.
Bears, raccoons, and hyena dogs
- C.
Jackals, foxes, and domestic dogs
- D.
African hunting dogs, hyena dogs, and domestic dogs
- 7.
![Base your answers to this question on the diagram below, which represents the relationships between animals in a possible canine family tree, and on your knowledge of biology.
According to the canine family tree, weasels, foxes, and domestic dogs all most likely originated from the - ProProfs]( "Base your answers to this question on the diagram below, which represents the relationships between animals in a possible canine family tree, and on your knowledge of biology.
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Base your answers to this question on the diagram below, which represents the relationships between animals in a possible canine family tree, and on your knowledge of biology. According to the canine family tree, weasels, foxes, and domestic dogs all most likely originated from the- A.
Wolf
- B.
Bear dog
- C.
Marctus
- D.
Miacis
- 8.
![The diagrams below show the bones in the forelimbs of three different organisms.
Similarities in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms
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Similarities in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms")
The diagrams below show the bones in the forelimbs of three different organisms. Similarities in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms- A.
Are members of the same species
- B.
May have descended from the same ancestor
- C.
Have adaptations to survive in different environments
- D.
All contain the same genetic information
- 9.
![The diagrams below show the bones in the forelimbs of three different organisms.
Differences in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms
- ProProfs]( "The diagrams below show the bones in the forelimbs of three different organisms.
Differences in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms")
The diagrams below show the bones in the forelimbs of three different organisms. Differences in the bone arrangements support the hypothesis that these organisms- A.
Are members of the same species
- B.
May have descended from the same ancestor
- C.
Have adaptations to survive in different environments
- D.
All contain the same genetic information
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